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the quote that comes to me during this time of universal pause is by pablo neruda. it reads, “someday, somewhere, anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself. and that, and only that can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”
for well over 3 weeks, i have been wondering what to write to you. the world has turned upside down for all of us delivering us into a state of collective grief. the enormity of our losses is so powerful that even if we did not want to get caught up in the wave of the collective panic attack, we still feel the ripple effect. for some, spending time indoors alone or working from home isn’t uncommon. for those of us who thrive on the social energy of others, this is a difficult time. how we find ourselves right now with all this silence can be the happiest or bitterest hour.
when the corona virus outbreak started whispering in the US and talks of businesses shutting down arrived at my doorstep, i was fairly in denial that this would happen. it was not until the day after i taught my last workshop on march 15, that i tuned into the ripple effect this collective panic attack was causing on the world, and even closer, in my community.
it had arrived in my yoga teaching, it had arrived in my real estate office, and now to the cafes, retail establishments, and restaurants that make up the city i love to live in. when the church closed, i knew this was serious. it's as if someone came into the room and pressed pause for everyone at the same time!
i feel as though we are all being asked: what are the bones of your life? what really matters? if the world as you knew it suddenly changed tracks, how would you respond?
for me, this time has been deeply reflective. questions such as, what do i notice about the pulse of my life now? how do i want to fill my days while this goes on? which parts of my experience do i re-introduce when this is over? where do i want to be when this is through running its course? are rummaging through the various spaces in my brain day in and day out.
while my mind tries to acclimate and adjust, these are the tasks i have given myself. if any of these speak to you, please feel free to use them and add on!…
go through paperwork and shred what is not needed
complete a project that has been on the to-do list (organize home office, spring clean by rotating closets, go through the linen closet)
call a friend and have a long face-time/phone conversation catching up
read a book
wonder about the possibilities of your life, what would you like it to look like? be descriptive (what time do you wake up, how many hours do you sleep)?
make a list of all the places you would like to travel
get back to cooking again!
wherever you are on this journey of accepting what the world and your life have become, i am here for you sending encouragement and love. i am with you in solidarity and here to take a phone call, face time, or even a virtual yoga class.
big love,
Max & Nya
ON RETREAT
ethiopia awaits you in the fall from october 25 to november 3rd. get excited because i have just confirmed our stay at this new resort in gonder! send me a note to make your $500 deposit to reserve your spot. i also feel this is something that one should share with a best friend, daughter, sister, mother… it really is that life-changing.